Childminder EY477824

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has effective procedures in place that support the safe running of her service. She effectively records children's attendance, any accidents and existing injuries. This helps her to protect children's safety and well-being.  Children show their understanding of letters and words in the environment. For example, as they walk home from school they notice signs and work out what they say.  The childminder understands that children can often be tired after a day at school. She provides them with opportunities to rest and relax. Children show their contentment at being together as they sit closely together on the sofa to read books or to watch a film.  The childminder has developed strong partnerships with the school the children attend. She regularly speaks to children's teachers. She helps children carry on with their learning, such as by supporting them with their daily reading tasks and homework.

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This provision is good

 Children of all ages play together well and show respect for each other. Older children are keen to help the childminder with tasks or to support the younger children when they need help.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use her good evaluation of her practice to identify her ongoing professional needs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 identify further professional development opportunities to improve skills, knowledge and practice to even higher levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed children's involvement and enjoyment.  The inspector saw the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector accompanied the childminder and children on the walk home from school.  The inspector looked at the evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding procedure.  The inspector spoke to and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector and childminder discussed her ongoing plans for improvement.  The inspector took written feedback from parents into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder confidently follows appropriate child protection procedures, which help to protect children's welfare. She thoroughly reviews risks in the environment and on outings, reflecting on the needs of each child. The childminder evaluates most areas of her service by identifying what is working well and what she needs to improve. However, she has not yet considered her ongoing training needs in relation to the changes in her practice and the ages of children she now cares for. The childminder seeks the views of parents and takes their ideas into account. She uses discussions with children to find out their interests and what activities they would like to do while they are in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children quickly settle to play with toys of their choice, such as building with construction toys and playing with cars. Children discuss how fast they think cars will go down a ramp. They have fun guessing which will be the quickest based on the size of the car. The childminder plans interesting and fun activities for children. For example, they enjoy craft activities and spend time sticking resources together to make mini-beasts. The childminder encourages children to have a go before she offers them support. They engage in these activities for sustained periods of time. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how when she cares for younger children she regularly observes their learning and shares this information with parents. She receives updates from them regarding children's development and what they are doing at home. The childminder uses this information to plan activities to complement children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures children have regular access to the outdoors. For example, they enjoy playing in the garden, where they take part in physical play and have daily walks to and from school. Some children enjoy riding scooters home from school. They childminder makes sure they know why they need to have their helmets fastened correctly. Children understand that wearing the fluorescent jackets help people in cars to see them. Children listen well to the childminder and stop at the places she asks them to, this helps to ensure their safety when they are near busy roads. The childminder is very aware of children's individual dietary needs and preferences. She ensures the food she provides is suitable. Children sit together to eat their snacks and engage in social conversations. Children are developing good independence, such as they change their clothes so that they are ready for other activities when their parents arrive. Parents speak highly of the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

They appreciate the consistent care she provides for their children, especially when they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477824 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 976303 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Letchworth. She operates from 7.30am to 8.55am and 3.15pm to 6pm, during school term time.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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